[Thoracic Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Using the Concomitant Chimney Technique for Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury:Report of a Case]

Kyobu Geka. 2024 Sep;77(9):706-709.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Blunt thoracic aortic injury (BTAI) is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Recently, minimally invasive thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) has been reported to be a safe surgical treatment for acute BTAI. Here, we report the success of TEVAR using the concomitant chimney technique for BTAI. A 70-year-old man in shock was referred to our emergency room following a traffic accident. Computed tomography( CT) scan demonstrated multiple rib fractures, hemothorax, and BTAI. According to the severity of BTAI as classified by the Society for Vascular Surgery( SVS) guidelines, the patient was diagnosed with grade 4 free rupture. We performed TEVAR twice because of the endoleak; however, this method saved the patient's life. The use of the chimney technique to preserve the patency of the left subclavian artery is beneficial because the majority of BTAI cases occur in the aortic isthmus from a pathophysiological perspective.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aorta, Thoracic* / injuries
  • Aorta, Thoracic* / surgery
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic* / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic* / surgery
  • Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
  • Endovascular Procedures* / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Thoracic Injuries / complications
  • Thoracic Injuries / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating* / complications
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating* / diagnostic imaging
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating* / surgery